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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.56, 26,986.59 and 13,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.56, 26,986.59 and 13,315.28 is: 19,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.56 : 26,986.59 = 13,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.56/26,986.59 = 13,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.56x = 26,986.59 × 13,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.56x = 359,334,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,334,002.10/18,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.59

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